Tamil Nadu man claims ₹30-crore Thiruvonam Bumper lottery prize
He says he bought the ticket from Palakkad Junction railway station but lost it at Sathyamangalam in Erode district. He has submitted a photograph of the ticket stored on his mobile phone along with his complaint. Authorities say the winner will be confirmed only after the verification is completed
A man from Tamil Nadu has filed a complaint with the Palakkad District Police Chief, claiming to be the winner of the ₹30-crore first prize in the State government's Thiruvonam Bumper lottery. Sadiq, a resident of Tamil Nadu, stated that he purchased the ticket from Palakkad Railway Junction but lost it while passing through Sathyamangalam, in the Erode district.
He presented a photograph of the ticket on his mobile phone when he lodged his complaint. After examining the photo, Sadiq discovered that the winning numbers matched his ticket. He realized that the original ticket had gone missing. He attempted to report the loss to the local police station in Sathyamangalam, but the authorities directed him to contact the authorities in Kerala, as lottery sales in Tamil Nadu were prohibited.
Lottery officials have questioned the authenticity of the ticket presented by Mr. Sadiq. The police and the Lottery Department are currently investigating the ticket and the claim. They will also determine if the photograph of the ticket can be accepted as proof in lieu of the original. Confirmation of the actual winner will only occur once the verification process is finished, according to the officials.
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